Security experts have raised concerns over possible infiltration by clandestine operatives following recent convictions, prompting renewed scrutiny of national security measures.

Controversy has erupted over proposals that could grant specific groups preferential treatment in court, sparking accusations of a two-tier system and concerns over fairness, while a foreign political figure’s child faces allegations of being among the country’s most serious offenders.

In a decisive diplomatic move, a prominent European figure offered a conciliatory gesture to a former US leader, signalling readiness to strengthen ties and finalise a critical minerals agreement, following urgent prompting by the PM.